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by griffeagles on Aug 19, 2011 9:54 PM EDT
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So after last nights game I'm sure theres a lot of panic at the linebacker positiion, and rightly so. I think Matthews in a few years could be a formidable starter, but I don't think he's ready yet. I'm not sure what veteran backers are still available in FA (leave in comments of any big names), but in the event we don't hit the free agent market again, do you see Chaney moving back to the middle and someone like Keenan Clayton/Akeem Jordan move to strong side. Just speculating but I'd love some other opinions, I'm just a little worried
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Matthews will improve, remember this was his first time playing significant amount of snaps.
Formerly number5
"If Revis has an Island, Asomugha should have a continent." - #5
RIP JJ
He'll improve
But for now, I think switching Chaney and Matthews will help Matthews improve while improving the run D.
by nyeaglesfan624 on Aug 20, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
NOPE!
He’s obviously not strong enough to play middle, he gets swallowed up by blockers, can’t shed and is too slow in open spaces! His physicality lacks big time, to produce in the NFL!
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If it aint broke dont fix it…Chaney should have stayed at Middle.
Not giving up on Casey but until he improves on basics, like shedding blockers, swat and swim to the direction the ball is going (he took himself outta plays by releasing to the opposite side of the ball) and being more aggresive he needs to sit and learn. I say we trade 2 spare TEs and a pick for a good LB.
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who the fuck wants lee, ingram, or harbor???
by CornOnTheKolb on Aug 19, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed wit you homie. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I think they took Chaney out the middle cuz Casey is a Matthews expecting him to be like his brother and be a beast in the middle. Theres a reason why Matthews dropped all the way to the 4th round…I’m not saying he ain’t good but just not ready. A solid year under his built with subbing in and out he will be alright. But Chaney in the middle sounds good, Jordan to the Strong and MOFO to the WILL would be ok in my book. At least Akeem has been on the field a significant amount of times and has enough games under his belt that he at least knows whats going on
Chaney
Did very well filling in for Bradley last year and was almost a natural at the position.
I hope I am wrong, but Kolb is a four-letter word.
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by HawaiianGreen on Aug 20, 2011 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotta be involved to grow.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
Hahaha true…
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"If Revis has an Island, Asomugha should have a continent." - #5
RIP JJ
by HawaiianGreen on Aug 20, 2011 3:25 AM EDT up reply actions
well
i mean im not really here to post long messages, but i like to make short posts to just stir the pot and see other opinions, i dont always feel a comment does that justice
by griffeagles on Aug 21, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I see what you mean....
however for those who put a lot of effort and time into their posts only to see 10 posts like yours (not saying its your fault), it get annoying.
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by HawaiianGreen on Aug 22, 2011 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Eagladelphia on Aug 20, 2011 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Chaney
No question about it, he’s already shown he can play the middle this Matthews experiment is a failure and they need to end it, let him be the 4th OLB and back up all 3 positions, starters should be Fokou-Chaney-Clayton
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clayton's worse against blockers than Matthews
He’s really fit for a nickel look, and that’s it
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Either Chaney or Matthews.
I think Matthews will learn and will be good for us, but maybe the best place for him right now is one of the OLB positions.
Chaney could move the the middle but I don’t know if he’s going to be able to shed blocks either, he can scoot around them and what not but we need a guy who can tear through them.
If anything happens I don’t think we move Matthews out of the starting lineup, he’s been getting in the right position and he’s been good in coverage, it’s the shedding of blocks that’s screwing him.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
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Any chance
You guys think there is any chance we could deal for Wilkinson from the Jags? or let’s say Pierre Walters from KC? maybe Witherspoon from the Titans?
If not these guys who would be likely to come in?
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Nahh, he's a good tackler, but horrible in pass coverage.
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by starship 007 on Aug 20, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
switch
Switch Chaney and Matthews! We need experience and leadership at the MLB, and this will also give time for Casey to develop that, just not at that position. We traded Kolb for a corner back, so what I wanna know is why we hadn’t traded for a linebacker when everyone knew we were in NEED.
Because we needed a RCB more than a LB
and we didn’t think Nnamdi was coming here.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
How wrong we were about that....
Winning is in our DNA
(Dominique-Nnamdi-Asante)
Asante means "thank you" in Swahili. Eli Manning means "here you go" in another language
by starship 007 on Aug 20, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And:Who the hell was out there?
Daryl Washington: maybe: I kind of liked his play with the Cards.
Patrick Willis: In your dreams!!!
Jon Beason: No way Jose!!
Winning is in our DNA
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Asante means "thank you" in Swahili. Eli Manning means "here you go" in another language
by starship 007 on Aug 20, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, as much as our LB core sucks...
lets put this into perspective. We needed help at corner, we got it. We stacked more DL’s and grabbed some good sought after free agents. Eventually, we have to grow our talent from the draft, we can’t buy everyone. if we want Vick and DJ to get extensions we coulnd;t have just gone out and get Tulloch. I would love a 1 yr deal on some veteran on the defense in the LB core, but I don’t see it happeneing.
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Actually it was more Casey mistakes than anything. Fokou's playing extremely well and Chaney's looking good.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Kirk Morrison
I have been saying this for a while now, I think will make an already rly good D the best in the NFL. Teams are going to be able to run on us and come playoff time that could be a problem. I think Dixon and Paterson will help to an exent but Im not sure if any of our current LBs are good enough.
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Eh he could be the answer but he's a guy who hasn't played in a system like ours.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
It’s gonna become a problem way before playoffs time. All the teams are gonna figure out that big weak spot and shove it down our throats and its gonna hurt us every game. There is a definite change that needs to be made.Check out Brian Rolle love the kid could fit a spot in the LB core great!
I think we'll be fine. The LB's will learn and adjust then come playoff time that weakness is gone.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Get Real !
Matthews will be the starting linebacket for game one and start the rest of season . The kid is a winner and will take over that DEFENSE in up coming weeks .
by motorcitybadboys on Aug 21, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
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